After creating a fashion blog, curating two books and masterfully playing a supporting role in the film Enough Said, 17-year-old Oak Park teen Tavi Gevinson has made a name for herself in the world of arts and culture.

Just in case you were wondering, it is 100 percent OK to fan girl. Not familiar with the phrase? Oak Parker Tavi Gevinson shares her thoughts on fan girling, art, music and other musings on Nerdette Podcast.

The Historical Society of Oak Park-River Forest has raised about $500,000 — half of its total Phase 1 fundraising goal — to renovate a potential new home: the old Cicero Fire House at Lake Street and Lombard Avenue.

As hard as he tried, former Oak Parker Johnny Galecki could not get an attractive fellow 2014 Hyundai Elantra driver to give him the time of day in Hyundai's second Super Bowl ad of the night on Sunday.

The start of a new year typically means promising ourselves we will commit to better habits. Work out more. Eat healthier. Try not to speed down the Eisenhower. And maybe for some, read more. If that last resolution strikes a chord, you may want to visit the River Forest Public Library on Monday.